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Bella (2006)
Worst film we've seen in years
We found this film to be a superficial, soap opera-like drama with an overbearing soundtrack that telegraphs exactly what is going to happen and how you should feel. The skeletal, disjointed script and formulaic direction contribute to make this one of the worst films we've seen in years. The characters are stereotypes. The way they are portrayed lacks all subtlety and drains away any of the emotional punch the director clearly wanted to convey. It is a film for people who like stupid TV melodramas. We have watched 1000's of films and have used IMDb as a reliable ratings resource. The preposterously high rating of this film in IMDb will change our level of trust in IMDb users forever.
Un día de suerte (2002)
Interesting first film; well worth seeing
For a first film, it handled intimate as well as larger subjects in a subtle and heart-felt manner. It gave me an emotional understanding of the economic crisis in Argentina in 2002 without lecturing. It also gave me a feeling for the influence of Italy on Argentine life. It had a lot of early Godard with no hint of imitation. Good music, too. If you're used to Hollywood films this might not be your cup of tea. If you have had a broader exposure to film from around the world,however, this will not be a slow or boring movie. The film gives the characters the time they need to portray their deeper dimensions. This is an interesting film that leaves you feeling good and caring what happens.